Sunday, February 9, 2025

The Fire Within: Sycuan Fashion Show Celebrates Native American Talent

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The Sycuan Band of The Kumeyaay Nation presented the third annual Sycuan Fashion Show. The show showcased Native American talents in the field of art in the mainstream. This year showcased designers from all over Turtle Island – including Ro Tree, Chayleen Julian, 3 Feathers, Shining Star by Shay, Tala Tootoosis, Thunderheart Custom Wear, Ally’s Ribbons, Em Assiniboine Designs, Jade Campbell-Bowers, Fawn Meshake, Michelle Luna, Snowy Pretends Eagle, Ocean Kiana, Wabanoonkwe and the Sycuan Learning Center.

The theme comes from how the Kumeyaay say hello – “Hakka” which means “May the fire of your spirit burn bright within you.” This unique event celebrated the rich cultural heritage and creativity of Native American designers, models, and artists.

Gallery of Sycuan Fashion Show Celebrates Native American Talent

Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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